Talking Fish - 38’ Topaz Express

On the Pacific coast of Costa Rica since the 1970s, Randy Wilson pioneered sportfishing in this area with Tamarindo Sportfishing. Located close to the deep water, Tamarindo is the perfect base of operation. Spectacular year-round fishing for Sailfish, Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Yellowfin Tuna, Roosterfish, Cubera Snapper, Wahoo, and assorted other inshore species are all accessible with a short run time. Spend your day fishing, not running to where the fish are!

The ‘Talking Fish’ is our 38’ Topaz Express with fast twin 671 Detroit diesels and lots of comfortable seating in the shade. The boat has a tower, a large cockpit area with a full-size fighting chair and full electronics. Bring your music and hook it up to the sound system.

With Captain Arturo Rosales at the helm and mates Javier and Honorio on deck, you are in for a great day on the water. They are all experienced, fun and knowledgeable and speak English. Fishing is their passion, and they work hard so you’ll have the experience of a lifetime!

All equipment is Penn International and Shimano tackle. We are happy to accommodate experienced anglers as well as families and novices of all ages.

Conservation of the resource is important, and we use techniques to make sure the billfish are released unharmed. With edible fish, the crew is happy to keep your catch filleted and on ice for the day so you can have it cooked at one of Tamarindo’s many superb restaurants. We look forward to taking you fishing!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Viaje Privado
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    Cancelación GRATIS 7 días de aviso
    5 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 7:15 AM
    US $1,243
    On half days, you'll stay inshore. The crew will look for action to keep everyone busy and to catch fish for dinner. The price includes a 13% tax in accordance with Costa Rican law.
    Tipos de Pesca
    Pesca de Orilla
    Técnicas de Pesca
    Pesca de Mar Profundo
    Pesca de Fondo/ Bottom Fishing
    Jigging
    Troleo
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Jack Crevalle
    Jack Crevalle
    Roosterfish
    Roosterfish
    Tuna (Skipjack)
    Skipjack Tuna
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Grouper (Broomtail)
    Broomtail Grouper
    Grouper (Black)
    Black Grouper
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Snapper (Cubera)
    Cubera Snapper
    Tuna (Bigeye)
    Bigeye Tuna
    Conger Eel
    Conger Eel
    Grouper (Snowy)
    Snowy Grouper
  • Viaje Privado
    3/4 Day Trip
    Cancelación GRATIS 7 días de aviso
    7 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 7:15 AM
    US $1,808
    If you'd like to go offshore but don't want to do the full day 9 hour trip, Tamarindo Sportfishing offers a 7 hour 3/4 day trip. There is time to go after Billfish offshore with time leftover to catch your dinner! The price includes a 13% tax in accordance with Costa Rican law.
    Tipos de Pesca
    Pesca de Orilla
    Pesca en Alta Mar
    Técnicas de Pesca
    Pesca de Mar Profundo
    Pesca de Fondo/ Bottom Fishing
    Jigging
    Troleo
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Roosterfish
    Roosterfish
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Grouper (Broomtail)
    Broomtail Grouper
    Marlin (Black)
    Black Marlin
    Marlin (Striped)
    Striped Marlin
  • Viaje Privado
    Full Day Trip
    Cancelación GRATIS 7 días de aviso
    9 Horas de Viaje, Empieza 7:15 AM
    US $2,034
    The full day, 9 hour trip will give you ample time to head offshore and find the Billfish and can easily be combined with fishing inshore for your dinner. The price includes a 13% tax in accordance with Costa Rican law.
    Tipos de Pesca
    Pesca en Lado
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Roosterfish
    Roosterfish
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Grouper (Broomtail)
    Broomtail Grouper
    Marlin (Black)
    Black Marlin
    Marlin (Striped)
    Striped Marlin
    Snapper (Cubera)
    Cubera Snapper
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FAQs about Talking Fish - 38’ Topaz Express

Talking Fish - 38’ Topaz Express offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,243 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $1,808 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (7 hours)
  • US $2,034 per group - Full Day Trip (9 hours)

When you book a trip with Talking Fish - 38’ Topaz Express, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Baño In the cabin, separate bathroom with door. Sink to wash hands
  • Silla de combate
  • GPS
  • Localizador de peces
  • Cama
  • Flybridge
  • Equipo Multimedia Bring your music and we'll play it!
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna Tubes

Trips booked with Talking Fish - 38’ Topaz Express include:
  • Cañas, carretes y equipo
  • Carnada Viva (No bait stores here, so we catch our own.)
  • Señuelos
  • Limpieza y Fileteado (Fish will be cleaned and filleted and kept on ice during the day. No extra charge although a tip is much appreciated by the crew. We will be happy to recommend local restaurants that will prepare your catch.)
  • Snacks (Fruit, chips, brownies)
  • Bebidas (Water, beer, sodas, ginger ale, tea)
  • Marinero (At least 10% tips are very appreciated)
  • Almuerzo (Full days only: sandwiches)

Talking Fish - 38’ Topaz Express offers the following types of fishing:
  • Pesca de Orilla
  • Pesca Cerca de la Costa
  • Pesca en Alta Mar (Up to 12 miles)
  • Pesca en Arrecife

Talking Fish - 38’ Topaz Express offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Equipo Ligero
  • Equipo Pesado
  • Pesca de Fondo/ Bottom Fishing
  • Troleo
  • Jigging
  • Pesca con Mosca (Please bring your own fly equipment)
  • Pesca de Mar Profundo

Top targeted fish species with Talking Fish - 38’ Topaz Express include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Broomtail)
  • Marlin (Black)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (Striped)
  • Roosterfish
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Cubera)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Sobre el Charter Operator

TAMARINDO SPORTFISHING
Tamarindo, Guanacaste, Costa Rica
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79 Opiniones de los clientes
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Miembro desde Octubre 2014
I'm Randy Wilson and I grew up in Miami, started fishing as a kid. Fished and surfed all through high school and college. I moved to Costa Rica in 1974. Experienced the incredible fishing here and developed my charter business. I ran the Talking Fish for over 30 years and stepped off the boat (and out of the sun) in November of 2023. I now operate and manage our two boats with experienced local bilingual captains and mates. After fishing here for 40+ years, I am still excited about sharing the experience with anglers from all over the world and giving them the trip of a lifetime! Our 38' Topaz TALKING FISH is captained by Arturo Rosales. Our 27' Dusky OUTCAST is captained by Javier Ruiz.

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Especies de Interés

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Broomtail) Broomtail Grouper
Marlin (Black) Black Marlin
Marlin (Blue) Blue Marlin

Especificaciones del barco

Topaz Express (Sportfishing) construido en 1985, y restaurado en 2022. Impulsado por 2 400HP Detroit Diesel 671TI motores, con una velocidad máxima de crucero de 23 nudos.

Longitud
38 ft
Capacidad
7 personas

Tipos de Pesca

Pesca de Orilla
Pesca Cerca de la Costa
Pesca en Alta Mar
Up to 12 miles
Pesca en Arrecife

Técnicas de Pesca

Equipo Ligero
Equipo Pesado
Pesca de Fondo/ Bottom Fishing
Troleo
Jigging
Pesca con Mosca
Please bring your own fly equipment
Pesca de Mar Profundo

Servicios

Baño
In the cabin, separate bathroom with door. Sink to wash hands
Silla de combate
GPS
Localizador de peces
Cama
Flybridge

El Viaje Incluye

Cañas, carretes y equipo
Carnada Viva
No bait stores here, so we catch our own.
Señuelos
Limpieza y Fileteado
Fish will be cleaned and filleted and kept on ice during the day. No extra charge although a tip is much appreciated by the crew. We will be happy to recommend local restaurants that will prepare your catch.
Snacks
Fruit, chips, brownies
Bebidas
Water, beer, sodas, ginger ale, tea
Marinero
At least 10% tips are very appreciated
Almuerzo
Full days only: sandwiches

Política de Cancelación

Cancelación gratis hasta 7 días antes del viaje

Los clientes pueden cancelar o modificar su reserva hasta 7 días antes de la fecha del viaje sin cargo. Si el viaje se cancela o modifica después, o en caso de no presentarse, se cobrará el 100% del depósito.

Políticas

Traslado no incluído
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Se permiten niños
No min. age, life jackets supplied
Te quedas con la pesca
Yes and clients share some with the crew
La tripulación se queda con la pesca
Crew gets part of the catch for their dinner
Se permite captura y liberación
Estrictamente captura y liberación
All billfish and roosterfish

Pago

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

Cuando el capitán confirme tu viaje, FishingBooker cargará a su tarjeta de crédito un depósito del 20% para garantizar la reserva.

El saldo restante se pagará directamente al operador del charter en la fecha del viaje o antes en uno de los siguientes métodos de pago:

Efectivo
Visa
Mastercard
American Express

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Opiniones de los clientes

Calificación general
Excellent
4.7 / 5
de 5 estrellas de 59 reseñas
Barco
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Tripulación
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experiencia
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Fotos de clientes (125)
Fishing with Tamarindo
Amazing
Amazing
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Calificación del pescador
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Opinión de los pescadores
Buena experiencia
91%
Capitán amigable
96%
Recomienda este charter
93%
Apto para niños
80%
Satisfecho con el barco
98%
Atrapé lo que quería
81%
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Experiencia:
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Barco
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Tripulación
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Amazing

VERIFICADO   NUEVO  3/4 Day Trip on Marzo 1, 2024
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Experiencia:
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Barco
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Tripulación
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Great Crew and Trip!

VERIFICADO   Full Day Trip on Noviembre 21, 2023
The crew on the Talking Fish were great and they put us on the fish in a hurry! We ended up catching grouper, dorado, yellowfin...
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Janet C.
Clemson, SC
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Experiencia:
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Barco
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Tripulación
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Family trip with Captain Mike

VERIFICADO   3/4 Day Trip on Junio 19, 2023
Our family spent a 3/4 day fishing with Captain Mike and his crew. We ranged in age from 13 to 77 and consisted of 5 female...
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Nick H.
Orion Charter Township, MI
Excellent
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Experiencia:
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Barco
Excellent
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Tripulación
Excellent
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En general

3/4 Day with Capt Randy and Crew

VERIFICADO   Half Day Trip (AM) on Abril 19, 2023
This team knows their business. They are professional operators, Captain and crew, that want to put you on the fish. The boat...
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Alex M.
Irvine, CA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day food haul

VERIFICADO   Half Day Trip (AM) on Abril 17, 2023
We went out with the primary goal of fishing for dinners during our stay, and the mission was accomplished. When the captain...
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